It was a big ride. A lot of deep woods Forest Service Road. Also a lot of elevation give and take and some challenging granny gear climbs as well as some hike a bike on a few section of Lower Wilson Ridge. It was about time I got around to doing this back yard ride. I'll definitely be doing it again, what a great work out with some incredible views.
Total distance: 33 miles
Total time: 5:50 Moving time: 4:22 Stopped time: 1:27 # of stops: 22
Elevation gain: 9,061' Minimum elevation: 1,072' Maximum elevation: 2,798'
Average moving speed: 7.5mph


It was a big loop with a lot of dirt road but beautiful views and not a single car. Grandfather Mtn looming overhead at several points.


Some nice ridge line riding once we finally got to Lower Wilson Ridge:
Along with the ridgeline riding came some steep hike a bike. This was a tough deep woods ride in spite of the long dirt road.
A little more pay than play but the views were incredible.
A new side of Wilson Creek:
The steepest section of downhill which is also where I usually end "the Spike":